3 running and walking events in Oak Forest, Illinois

Run Like the Spirits Are Chasing You

Celebrate love, laughter, and a little spooky fun with our Valentine’s Day edition of the Spirits Run! This festive 5K blends heart-pounding excitement with ghostly charm — perfect for couples, singles, and spirited runners of all kinds.

📍 Start Location: Kappy’s — 5233 W 159th Street, Oak Forest 🕙 Start Time: 10:00 AM

Whether you're running solo, with your boo, or your besties, you'll enjoy:

🏃‍♀️ A themed course through Oak Forest’s quiet streets and cemetery views

🏅 Registration includes: race bib, custom medal, themed t-shirt, drink ticket, and pizza

🍕 Post-run celebration with food, drinks, and photo ops

💀 Playful signage and surprise encounters along the route

💌 A chance to support historic cemeteries and local legends

Costumes encouraged. Spirits optional. Surprises guaranteed.

This is an UNTIMED event at an over 21 Venue.

CNB Fleadh 5K

Saturday

March 7, 2026 - 8:30am

17th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh

#fleadharoundtown and enjoy a day filled with

FITNESS. FAMILY. FUN.

What's a Fleadh? Fleadh (pronounced flah) is gaelic for festival!

It's our 17th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh, it's FUN & FESTIVE way to kick off spring!

The CNB Fleadh 5k is a challenging course which brings you through the neighborhoods and past Oak Forest Landmarks, St. Damian Church, Oak Forest High School, Valley Kingdom Ministries, Ridge & Kerkstra Schools. The CNB Fleadh 5k has grown in popularity & it's a great way to kick off your running season. It's fun to get outside after a long winter, see everyone decked out in their irish attire & view the friendly faces cheering for you!

*Start line is 155th & Betty Ann. Betty Ann is 2 blocks East of Central Avenue

*Use 155th & Natalie to access all local street parking near start line at

Ann Marie, Betty Ann, Michaele & Natalie

*155TH at Central going East will be closed at 7:30a

*Parking available at St. Damian, 155th & Long

*Post race events at Oak Forest Fire Station: refreshments, visit with onsite sponsors, awards (9:30a approx)

Our post race refreshments will be held at Oak Forest Fire Station 1, at the City Hall Campus (155th & Central)

Fleadh 5K participants will receive a short sleeve race t-shirt (first 500) &

goodie bag* (*while supplies last).

MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE, NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION!

8:30am start** CNB FLEADH 5K

11am FAMILY PARADE

steps off at 151st & Central and will head South to Oak Forest Park District

Hunt for the $1000 Golden Ticket

Who will find the winning ticket this year? Sponsor, Kevin Szabo Jr. Plumbing has

hidden 1 lucky ticket somewhere along the Parade route on Fleadh morning.

May the luck of the Irish help in your hunt for the pot of gold!

Finish your day with friends and family at our many restaurants & pubs!

#FleadhAroundTown is meant for you to enjoy all day long!

This event continues because of our amazing sponsors.

Interested in sponsoring? Contact the Chamber office, 708-687-4600, to discuss the best way to maximize your marketing by promoting your brand & supporting this community loved event!

**All participants will be timed, however, if you do not start the race by 8:35am, your time will not be considered for an award. Awards presentation will start at 9:30am, you must cross the finish line by 9:15am in order for your time to be considered for an award, regardless of your overall time. Due to the days events, the race will start promptly at 8:30, plan on completing the course by 9:45am if you are walking.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.